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Bill Birtles and Michael Smith back at Sydney Airport

Australian journalists Bill Birtles and Michael Smith arrive back at Sydney Airport. Source: SBS

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An unintended and hasty return home for ABC journalist Bill Birtles, and Australian Financial Review journalist Michael Smith.

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